In the News Today: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has his full complement of players after Luke le Roux joined the camp in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Tuesday.The South African senior men’s national team host Congo Brazzaville at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday, 11 October 2024 (7pm), and then they travel to Congo to play the return match on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. Le Roux immediately joined his teammates at training and Broos could afford a smile after he was forced to … [Read more...] about Kwayiba Encourgaes Locals to Come Out in Numbers
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Two New Faces in Bafana Bafana Squad
In the News Today: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that midfielders Thalente Mbatha and Jayden Adams have been withdrawn from the squad for different reasons.Mbatha and Adams will be replaced by Bathusi Aubaas and Sinoxolo Kwayiba. Both players were initially named in the 23-man squad for the clash due to take place at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Adams was reportedly withdrawn from the squad due to bad behaviour. Bafana arrived in Gqeberha on Sunday ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifier … [Read more...] about Two New Faces in Bafana Bafana Squad
Tarr’s Half Century Helped Knights Beat Warriors
You are here: Home / News / Sport / Tarr’s Half Century Helped Knights Beat Warriors 8 October 2024 by Guest In the News Today: Garnett Tarr smashed a blistering half century from just 28 balls to help the ITEC Knights to a competitive total of 166-9 and ultimately victory by 16-runs in their T20 Challenge match against the Dafabet Warriors at St.George’s Park in Gqeberha on Sunday. An opening stand of 107 between Matthew Breetzke (66) and Jordan Hermann (51) appeared to have put the home side … [Read more...] about Tarr’s Half Century Helped Knights Beat Warriors
Hugo Smells a Rat
In the News Today: For the past few weeks, Mamelodi Sundowns sidelined central midfielder Teboho Mokoena and right-back Khuliso Mudau and it has been a source of concern for the national team coach Broos.Hugo Broos, an international streetwise coach with over three decades of experience, is smelling a rat after the unexplained absence of Teboho Mokoena and Khuliso Mudau from Mamelodi Sundowns’ recent line-ups. For the past few weeks, Sundowns sidelined central midfielder Mokoena and … [Read more...] about Hugo Smells a Rat
2024 COSAFA Women’s Championship Format
In the News Today: COSAFA has announced the tournament format and draw procedures for the 2024 COSAFA Women’s Championship.The tournament will be staged in Gqeberha, South Africa from October 22-November 2. Fourteen countries, including the Zimbabwe, will take part in the competition. Other participants are hosts South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Seychelles. The group stage draw will be held at COSAFA … [Read more...] about 2024 COSAFA Women’s Championship Format
Broos’ Final Squad for AFCON Qualifiers Against Congo Brazzavile in Gqeberha
In the News Today: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his final 23-member squad for this month’s two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo Brazzavile.The South African senior men’s national team face the Congolese in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Friday, 11 October 2024 (7pm), and then they travel to Congo to play the return match on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. Looking ahead to the matches against Congo, Broos said he was concerned by the number of goals that his charges concede … [Read more...] about Broos’ Final Squad for AFCON Qualifiers Against Congo Brazzavile in Gqeberha
SA Mid-Amateur Golf Interprovincial
Gauteng North geared up for Humewood links challenge Defending champions Gauteng North will be aiming to make a swift adjustment to coastal conditions when they open the defence of their SA Mid-Amateur Interprovincial title at Humewood Golf Club in Gqeberha on Monday. This is the second domestic IPT event to take place at the only links course in Africa after the successful staging of the SA Women’s Interprovincial last week, and club general manager Brendon Timm said they were excited to … [Read more...] about SA Mid-Amateur Golf Interprovincial
Countdown to Bafana vs Congo in Gqeberha
You are here: Home / News / Sport / Countdown to Bafana vs Congo in Gqeberha 2 October 2024 by Guest In the News Today: 1 October 2024 – The final Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo this month will be announced on Thursday, 3 October 2024. Coach Hugo Broos named a 33-member preliminary squad a few days ago and will trim the list to the final 23. The South African senior men’s national team face the Congolese in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Friday, … [Read more...] about Countdown to Bafana vs Congo in Gqeberha
Reeza Hendricks Tops the Billing at Betway SA20 Season 3 Auction
Betway SA20 has been raised to the next level for Season 3 after a successful third auction in Cape Town on Tuesday. The League received over 580 applications for the remaining 13 slots that were on offer at the auction, along with six Rookie draft picks.Cricket SA T20 Cricketer of the Year, Reeza Hendricks, was the most sought-after pick with the stylish right-hander heading to MI Cape Town for R4.3 million. Hendricks, who had previously played for Joburg Super Kings, was … [Read more...] about Reeza Hendricks Tops the Billing at Betway SA20 Season 3 Auction
Bafana Bafana v Congo Brazaville at NMB Stadium Confirmed
You are here: Home / News / Sport / Bafana Bafana v Congo Brazaville at NMB Stadium Confirmed 1 October 2024 by Guest In the News Today: SAFA have announced that Bafana Bafana will host Congo Brazzaville for their 2025 AFCON Qualifiers tie at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday, 11 October. Hugo Broos’s charges needed a last-gasp winner from Thalente Mbatha to see off minnows South Sudan 3-2 in the last qualifying clash, which currently sees them join the Ugandan Cranes on … [Read more...] about Bafana Bafana v Congo Brazaville at NMB Stadium Confirmed
Central Gauteng Women’s Golf Unbeaten
Central Gauteng retained their mastery of the SA women&'s golf interprovincial by going through the tournament unbeaten at the Humewood links course in Gqeberha last week. The defending champions were in supreme from the start, handling the windy conditions on the opening day on Tuesday to inflict a 6-0 win over Boland. They followed that up with decisive 6-0 and 5-1 victories over coastal rivals Western Province and Southern Cape respectively to take a firm grip on … [Read more...] about Central Gauteng Women’s Golf Unbeaten
S4 Integration raises R260 000 for Engagement Office Hostel of Hope Project at Charity Golf Day
You are here: Home / News / Sport / S4 Integration raises R260 000 for Engagement Office Hostel of Hope Project at Charity Golf Day 29 September 2024 by Guest In the News Today: The Hostel of Hope project is part of the Engagement Office’s ongoing efforts to enhance the University’s engagement with the community, specifically in the under-resourced area of Helenvale in Gqeberha. The hostel is a marginalised community facing severe crime and poverty and other numerous challenges, including … [Read more...] about S4 Integration raises R260 000 for Engagement Office Hostel of Hope Project at Charity Golf Day
Broos Names Prelim Bafana Squad for 2025 Afcon Qualifiers
You are here: Home / News / Sport / Broos Names Prelim Bafana Squad for 2025 Afcon Qualifiers 27 September 2024 by Guest In the News Today: 24 September 2024 – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 33-member preliminary squad for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Congo. Broos’ charges face the Congolese in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Friday, 11 October 2024 (7pm), and then they travel to Congo to play the return match on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. The … [Read more...] about Broos Names Prelim Bafana Squad for 2025 Afcon Qualifiers
Crucial Bafana Bafana AFCON Qualifier Moves to Gqeberha
You are here: Home / News / Sport / Crucial Bafana Bafana AFCON Qualifier Moves to Gqeberha 27 September 2024 by Guest In the News Today: SAFA have confirmed the venue for the crucial Bafana Bafana AFCON 2025 qualifier tie scheduled for 11 October 2024. The senior men’s national team plays back-to-back qualifiers next month against Congo Brazzaville. The first leg has been moved from Bloemfontein to Gqeberha’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao made the announcement at a … [Read more...] about Crucial Bafana Bafana AFCON Qualifier Moves to Gqeberha
Eastern Cape Schoolboys off to the UK for Once-In-A-Lifetime Rugby Tour
25 September 2024 by Guest In the News Today: Standard Bank, in proud partnership with the Lincoln Mali Leadership Foundation, is set to send 22 young rugby players from the Eastern Cape to the United Kingdom for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The players, selected from 528 boys and 24 schools from Gqeberha and Fort Beaufort, earned their places in the Mzwandile Mali XV through a series of competitive games at the Mzwandile Mali Schools Rugby Tournament held earlier this year. Accompanied by … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Schoolboys off to the UK for Once-In-A-Lifetime Rugby Tour
